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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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Conservation Purpose Before  After  Before  After 
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Valued Member
Canada
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
2517 Posts |
I wouldn't call these conserved, more like harshly cleaned. An acetone bath may have been enough for the 1949 and 1961. But the other two are so corroded they're fair game. I wonder how long that 1998 will stay shiny.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I think removing the moss and chewing gum is a step in the right direction. And I would compliment you on having the first lesson down pat. (Don't start with the Stellas.)
Thanks for sharing.
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Bedrock of the Community
 Canada
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What was your method? It was a real challenge for me .. Description for the 4 coins 3 days in W-40 ( to remove the rust) 1 day in paint remover (I think it was crazy glue or a resin product Rinsed with hot water and dish washing liquid Cleaned with small cotton rag : Brasso and for the finished touch : Silvo |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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I wonder how long that 1998 will stay shiny. We will see ... ( dip in olive oil )  |
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
24885 Posts |
@ I wonder how long that 1998 will stay shiny. And *sealed * to control any contact with the air, to avoid future oxidation. .  |
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Valued Member
Canada
496 Posts |
I was with you up til the rag and Brasso.
In spite of the polishes, the 2 Georges and young Queen are nice for a circulation collection.
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Bedrock of the Community
United States
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For sure this is what is called cleaning. Came out nice though.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
3463 Posts |
 The collector value of these coins is gone. |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
1963 Posts |
Well, I don't think any value at all was added.
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Pillar of the Community
 Canada
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Congrats!
You've managed to turn garbage into junk.
"Dipping" is not considered cleaning...
-from PCGS website
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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Congrats!
You've managed to turn garbage into junk. Oh I don't know . . Nobody would have kept them in their original state. Now they'll live on in posterity in his collection . .  |
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Pillar of the Community
Canada
2781 Posts |
all steps taken beyond WD40 (questionable in it's own right) will ruin 99% of value to any coin subjected to this treatment.
nothing lost by doing this to these cents, but please save yourself the heartache and don't try this on anything collectable.
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Bedrock of the Community
Canada
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@ The collector value of these coins is gone.
@ Well, I don't think any value at all was added.
@ Congrats!
You've managed to turn garbage into junk.
@all steps taken beyond WD40 (questionable in it's own right) will ruin 99% of value to any coin subjected to this treatment.
nothing lost by doing this to these cents, but please save yourself the heartache and don't try this on anything collectable.
Thank you very much for your opinions Guys.
Like I said before ...I do that for my own satisfaction ...I have time ...and I like spending my time the way I like . I do no do this for money ..I do it for pleasure .
I am very happy with the results .
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Rest in Peace
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Oh I don't know . . Nobody would have kept them in their original state. Now they'll live on in posterity in his collection Well as was stated for how long...and BRASSO!... last time used that stuff was to shine my uniform belt buckles, my God, 43 years ago!  |
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